3(a) Metallurgical Industries
MoEF&CC has published the Notification related to 3(a) Metallurgical Industrie s dated 20 th July, 2022. Whereas, the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal vide its order, dated the 12th February, 2020, in Original Application No. 55/2019 (WZ), (Gajubha Jesar Jadeja vs Union of India &Ors.), has inter alia observed that Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Manufacturing Industries require prior environment clearance but, having regard to the fact that there were a large number of such mills operating on the strength of Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO), the Hon’ble Tribunal has held that opportunity should be provided to such units to fall within the Environment Clearance regime by granting a period of at least one year to operate for the purpose; And whereas, the Central Government, keeping in view the impact caused due to the Covid19 pandemic has taken a considered decision in line with the above said order of the Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, so as to provide a ...